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Lead a Horse to Murder (Reigning Cats Dogs)
Author: Cynthia Baxter

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Publisher: Bantam
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780553586435 - ISBN-10: 0553586432
Pages: 368

Book Description:
An early morning call brings Jessica Popper, D.V.M., to Heatherfield, an exclusive Long Island estate, in Baxter's cleverly constructed mystery chock-full of dysfunctional characters all hiding motives for murder. While tending to the sprained tendon of one of Andrew MacKinnon's prized horses, Jessie admires a breathtakingly skilled and handsome polo player practicing off in the distance. But by the time she's helped the horse back to health, the polo player, Eduardo Garcia, has been poisoned to death. Jessie can't get the image of the talented Argentine horseman out of her mind, and despite her humble roots, manages to ingratiate herself into MacKinnon's world and gain entrée to Heatherfield's many polo soirees and events.

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Colleen H. (senhi) wrote on 6/6/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Good reading. Lots of informaton about animals written into the story.

Barb B. (daxseven) wrote on 3/18/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Great series of books. This one is third in the series. If you like mysteries this is very enjoyable.

Lisabeth W. (huhdragon) wrote on 3/9/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Enjoyable mystery with animals.

Kim W. wrote on 9/14/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Liked the twist of having a roaming vet-on-wheels slueth who tends to get nosey and loves to have truth win out. And her companions in her adventure are a stitch...animals with their own issues. Will let you read to learn about them. An extremely fun read!

Sandy P. (SandyP) wrote on 8/16/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I love her books and all the cozy books. I didnt know if I would like one on a an animal other than a dog or cat but she has pets and this was a very good mystery. I like her sense of humor too. The people in her books seem more down to earth and real

Bonnie A. (ladycholla) wrote on 5/30/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I enjoyed this, as I did the others in this series. Can pick up some fun information about animals.

Lauren L. wrote on 4/25/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

The main character is a veterinary, who falls into murder/mysteries, who happens to be better at solving them than the police! If you are an animal lover, who also loves murder/mysteries, her books won't dissappoint you.

Carol T. (legal2b) wrote on 10/1/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I wasn't too impressed by this story, it seemed rather fanciful to me.

Marilynn L. (WildOrchid) wrote on 6/30/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is great little mystery series. Quick summer read. I'm looking forward to her next one.

Allison W. (sealady) wrote on 5/29/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

From Publishers Weekly: An early morning call brings Jessica Popper, D.V.M., to Heatherfield, an exclusive Long Island estate, in Baxter's cleverly constructed mystery chock-full of dysfunctional characters all hiding motives for murder. While tending to the sprained tendon of one of Andrew MacKinnon's prized horses, Jessie admires a breathtakingly skilled and handsome polo player practicing off in the distance. But by the time she's helped the horse back to health, the polo player, Eduardo Garcia, has been poisoned to death. Jessie can't get the image of the talented Argentine horseman out of her mind, and despite her humble roots, manages to ingratiate herself into MacKinnon's world and gain entrée to Heatherfield's many polo soirees and events. In a series of unlikely, though amusing, social maneuvers, Jessie gets to know everyone from Callie, MacKinnon's overweight and surly daughter, to Inez, the observant Puerto Rican maid, in an effort to solve the crime. Baxter (Putting on the Dog) relies at times on clunky dialogue to plug in needed details about the intricacies of polo, but this isn't likely to stop readers—and particularly pet lovers—from savoring this delightful cozy. Copyright © Reed Business Information,


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Pamela C. (pj-s-bookcorner) wrote on 9/17/2009...


3rd book in the reigning Cats & Dogs mystery series by Cynthia baxter. Enjoyable, cozy mystery. Jessica becomes involved in the high society polo circle as she investigates a murder and as always, ends up in serious danger herself.

Alexa A. (SCOUT-FINCH) wrote on 10/27/2005...


While I love cozies, this isn't my favorite series...I saw this on the Sherman Oaks, Ca. Public Library's Books for a Dime shelf and bought it for the purpose of releasing or swapping. Registered with bookcrossing.com

Tammy P. wrote on 9/24/2005...


Reigning cats and dogs series. Murder gallops after veterinarian Jessie Popper when an emergency call sends her traveling to a posh Long Island estate with her one eyed Dalmation Lou, and her tailless Wesie, Max. A prized Arab steed needs minor medical care, but its the rider who grabs her atention. The handsome young horseman exudes plenty of animal magnetism as her canters across the filed and then takes an inexplicable, fatal fall.

Ronelle G. (LargePrintBooks) wrote on 8/18/2005...


Note: This is the Hardback edition. The ISBN is 0739454722. This ISBN is not listed in the PBS system, so I did not originally post it. I just went to the systemwide wish list and found that 2 people have the paperback version on their wish list.


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